- Every year TIME magazine publishes its ranking of the most influential people in the world.
- On this occasion, 6 health professionals appear among those selected.
- The work of all served to achieve the first uninterrupted sequence of the human genome and the decriminalization of abortion in Colombia.
Being a health professional implies a strong responsibility and preparation. Years of training are needed to acquire the necessary tools to be able to enter the labor field. The problem is that many times they do not receive the recognition they deserve. For this reason, the fact that one of the most important media outlets has published a list with the most influential doctors in the world it is worthy of admiration.
In this case we refer to TIME magazine. It was founded in 1923 and is considered one of the oldest publications that remain active in the world. This situation is largely due to the quality of its content, which has earned it several awards for its articles and reports.
As part of his work, each year he publishes a ranking with the 100 most influential people in the world. What it seeks is to recognize personalities from the most diverse fields. It ranges from politics and entertainment to sports. For its elaboration, the contribution made during the last 12 months and the impact caused at a global level are taken into account.
Just now he just published the ranking corresponding to 2022. Some names appear on the list, such as Tim Cook, current director of Apple, and actor Andrew Garfield, who played one of the versions of Spider Man in the highest-grossing film last year.
Chosen health professionals
But now the most important thing is that within the selection those who are considered the most influential doctors in the world. These are two groups that achieved important contributions and that is why they were included.
Included in the Innovators category were Evan Eichler, Karen Miga, Adam Phillippy and Michael Schatz. They are not exactly doctors but have studies in Biomolecular Engineering but last year they achieved one of the most important medical innovations in the world. All led the international Telomere-to-Telomere team that managed to complete the first uninterrupted sequence of the human genome.
Thanks to his work, parts of the human genome are now available to study for the first time. From this it is hoped that researchers will gain a better understanding of genetic diseases, human diversity and evolution.
Pride of Latin America
On the other hand, in the category of Pioneers, a doctor and a psychologist from Colombia appear. They are Cristina Villarreal Velásquez and Ana Cristina González Vélez. Both are founders of the Just Cause organization that for years has fought for the regulation of abortion in his country.
As part of their efforts, February 21, 2022 was a historic day because the Colombian authorities decriminalized the interruption of abortion if it occurs before the 24th week of pregnancy.
From the above, it can be seen that doctors are not only dedicated to patient care within the office, but can achieve more actions until they are classified among the most influential people in the world.